AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGaza Tech & Jobs: A Gaza tech incubator at UCAS in Tal al-Hawa was destroyed in 2024, and its director says the war has wiped out a pipeline for Palestinian startups in IT and even food manufacturing. Humanitarian Access: Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel is blocking 17,000+ patients from medical travel, with only a small fraction exiting via Rafah and Kerem Shalom. West Bank Finance: Israel’s Knesset approved new deductions from Palestinian clearance revenues, tightening the PA’s already fragile budget. Settlements & Trade: The UK issued new guidance telling businesses to avoid economic activity in Israeli settlements, alongside fresh sanctions on networks tied to settler violence. Aid Under Pressure: A coalition of 22 countries warned Israel’s NGO registration law could severely limit humanitarian work in the occupied Palestinian territories. Regional Trade Routes: Houthis announced a total ban on Israeli shipping through the Red Sea, raising risks for global logistics and food supply chains. Power & Industry: A US$9M national control centre in Guyana is nearing operation, a reminder how grid management upgrades can stabilize energy systems—relevant as Gaza and the region face fuel and power shortages. Ceasefire Talks: Hamas says “acceptable” approaches were reached in Cairo on Gaza ceasefire sticking points, but implementation depends on Israel stopping violations and siege.
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